Stoke City are in talks to sign winger Rabbi Matondo on loan from German side Schalke.
The 20-year-old Wales international has only made three appearances for the Bundesliga side this season and is eager for more game time.
Championship side Stoke are chasing a play-off place under Michael O'Neill and face Leicester City in the FA Cup next week.
O'Neill has been keen to bolster his attacking options to boost their promotion chances.
Highly-talented Matondo left Manchester City to join Schalke in an £11million deal almost two years ago with the aim to make his mark on their first team.